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Rusk
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Rusk, the county seat of Cherokee County, is known for its charming historic downtown and the renowned Texas State Railroad. This small East Texas city offers scenic beauty, friendly communities, and relaxed country living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
5,285
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.80°, -95.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,640
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1200 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JKV
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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